UN Warning of Imminent Catastrophe in Sudan: Urgent Call for Political Will to Combat Famine
Two UN officials warned that the humanitarian situation in Sudan “still represents an absolute disaster” and that conditions across the country are “horrific and worsening day by day.” This came during a session held by the United Nations Security Council today, Tuesday, to discuss the situation in Sudan, where it received briefings from both Edem […]
UNICEF warns of the dangers that children face as a result of the escalation of events in the Middle East
The Regional Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Adele Khodr, stated that any escalation of violence in the Middle East would have severe humanitarian consequences for children, putting their lives and well-being at risk, and would have “long-term impacts on the prospects for peace and stability” in the region. In a statement issued […]
Afghan Girls Have Lost 1000 Days of Education, Equivalent to Three Billion Study Hours
New York, June 13, 2024 — “Today marks a somber and reflective anniversary: 1000 days since the decision to ban girls from attending secondary schools in Afghanistan. “1000 days out of school equates to the loss of three billion hours of education. “This systematic exclusion of nearly 1.5 million girls is not only a gross […]